If your business currently sponsors 457 workers, it is likely that your workers will be wanting to apply for Permanent Residency in the future.There are some changes to the ENS and RSMS visas being introduced in March 2018 that will effect employers.Skilling Australians Fund Levy - Commencing March 2018 From March 2018, employers will be required to pay a training levy to the Australian Government when lodging a 186 or 187 application.$3,000 per applicant for small businesses (Turnover less than $10 million)$5,000 per applicant for other businesses (Turnover over $10 million)This levy will apply to Transitional applications (your 457 visa holders who have been working for you for more than two years) and Direct Entry applications (457 visa holders who have been working for you for less than two years, or new employees)This levy must be paid by the employerENS & RSMS TSMIT Requirement - Commencing March 2018From March 2018, employers will be required to meet the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) for 186 ENS and 187 RSMS employees. (TSMIT currently $53,900 per annum)Apply before March 2018 and avoid paying levy & TSMITIf your 457 workers have been sponsored by your business for more than 2 years, the may be eligible to apply for Permanent Residency through the Transitional Stream.If your 457 workers have been sponsored by your business for less than two years, they still may be able to apply for permanent residency through the Direct Entry Stream before these changes are introduced in March 2018.For more information about these changes, contact our immigration experts at Australian Skilled Migration, or call us on 03 9614 0586See More

If your business currently sponsors 457 workers, it is likely that your workers will be wanting to apply for Permanent Residency in the future.There are some changes to the ENS and RSMS visas being introduced in March 2018 that will effect employers.Skilling Australians Fund Levy - Commencing March 2018 From March 2018, employers will be required to pay a training levy to the Australian Government when lodging a 186 or 187 application.$3,000 per applicant for small businesses (Turnover less than $10 million)$5,000 per applicant for other businesses (Turnover over $10 million)This levy will apply to Transitional applications (your 457 visa holders who have been working for you for more than two years) and Direct Entry applications (457 visa holders who have been working for you for less than two years, or new employees)This levy must be paid by the employerENS & RSMS TSMIT Requirement - Commencing March 2018From March 2018, employers will be required to meet the Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) for 186 ENS and 187 RSMS employees. (TSMIT currently $53,900 per annum)Apply before March 2018 and avoid paying levy & TSMITIf your 457 workers have been sponsored by your business for more than 2 years, the may be eligible to apply for Permanent Residency through the Transitional Stream.If your 457 workers have been sponsored by your business for less than two years, they still may be able to apply for permanent residency through the Direct Entry Stream before these changes are introduced in March 2018.For more information about these changes, contact our immigration experts at Australian Skilled Migration, or call us on 03 9614 0586See More

Changes to Employer Sponsored VisasIf your business is currently sponsoring 457 employees, or you are planning to sponsor skilled workers in the future, the recent changes to the 457 Visa program may affect you.The announcement made by Malcolm Turnbull in April brought uncertainty for Australian business sponsors, ranging from small businesses to government bodies, who currently employ 457 workers.As an Australian employer, which changes may affect your workforce? Changes from April 19th 2017:The Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) was replaced with the Short-term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL). This list will be updated every 6 months.216 occupations were removed from the list and access to 59 other occupations was restricted.The Skilled Occupations List (SOL) was replaced with the new Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).The maximum duration of 457 visas for occupations that are on the STSOL will be two years.The maximum duration of 457 visas for occupations on the MLTSSL will be four years.Changes from July 1st 2017:The STSOL and MLTSSL will be reviewed The english exemption for 457 visa applicants earning over $96,400 will be removedThe english requirement for 186 and 187 Transitional visas will be increased457 visa applicants will be required to provide police clearances Changes coming before December 31st 2017:The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) will be collecting Tax File Numbers for 457 visa holders and data will be matched with the ATO's records to ensure that visa holders are not paid less than their nominated salary.Changes from March 2018:The 457 visa will be abolished and replaced with the TSS visa.457 visa holders will be required to work for the same employer for 3 years, instead of 2, to be eligible to apply for Permanent Residency through the transitional stream.Employers will be required to make a contribution to the Skilling Australians Fund: - $1,200 per year for small businesses - $1,800 per year or part year for other businessesThings you can do for your 457 workers before March 2018:If your 457 visa holder's occupation has been removed from the lists, they may still be able to apply for permanent residency through the transitional stream.The changes to the occupation lists will not affect the subclass 187 visa until March 2018. Employers in a regional area can still sponsor employees through the direct entry stream if their occupation has been removed.At Australian Skilled Migration, our registered migration agents specialise in employer sponsored visas. If you require professional assistance, or would like to know if these changes will affect you or your staff, please contact us. For urgent enquiries, please call us on (03) 9614 0586.See More

Changes to Employer Sponsored VisasIf your business is currently sponsoring 457 employees, or you are planning to sponsor skilled workers in the future, the recent changes to the 457 Visa program may affect you.The announcement made by Malcolm Turnbull in April brought uncertainty for Australian business sponsors, ranging from small businesses to government bodies, who currently employ 457 workers.As an Australian employer, which changes may affect your workforce? Changes from April 19th 2017:The Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL) was replaced with the Short-term Skilled Occupations List (STSOL). This list will be updated every 6 months.216 occupations were removed from the list and access to 59 other occupations was restricted.The Skilled Occupations List (SOL) was replaced with the new Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).The maximum duration of 457 visas for occupations that are on the STSOL will be two years.The maximum duration of 457 visas for occupations on the MLTSSL will be four years.Changes from July 1st 2017:The STSOL and MLTSSL will be reviewed The english exemption for 457 visa applicants earning over $96,400 will be removedThe english requirement for 186 and 187 Transitional visas will be increased457 visa applicants will be required to provide police clearances Changes coming before December 31st 2017:The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) will be collecting Tax File Numbers for 457 visa holders and data will be matched with the ATO's records to ensure that visa holders are not paid less than their nominated salary.Changes from March 2018:The 457 visa will be abolished and replaced with the TSS visa.457 visa holders will be required to work for the same employer for 3 years, instead of 2, to be eligible to apply for Permanent Residency through the transitional stream.Employers will be required to make a contribution to the Skilling Australians Fund: - $1,200 per year for small businesses - $1,800 per year or part year for other businessesThings you can do for your 457 workers before March 2018:If your 457 visa holder's occupation has been removed from the lists, they may still be able to apply for permanent residency through the transitional stream.The changes to the occupation lists will not affect the subclass 187 visa until March 2018. Employers in a regional area can still sponsor employees through the direct entry stream if their occupation has been removed.At Australian Skilled Migration, our registered migration agents specialise in employer sponsored visas. If you require professional assistance, or would like to know if these changes will affect you or your staff, please contact us. For urgent enquiries, please call us on (03) 9614 0586.See More

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